If Improv is a fire, the base reality is the fuel: The tinder, kindling, sticks, branches, and logs. The game is oxygen. The first unusual thing is the spark, the source of ignition. One interesting exercise is that unusual things can be found by yes, anding within the base reality.
Ambitious to call this Part 1, but I thought I'm pretty sure I'll have other things to say about base reality eventually. I recently heard, at least in Alberta, that some people call "Base Reality" "Platform," which I think is such a
Before I dig into the topic, I want to make absolutely clear that I am not calling anyone out. If you have coached me or taught me, I have agency. I also want to make clear that I want the note! I want to get better. I signed up for
I've been fortunate in my short improv career to have taken—some would say too many—improv classes with Will Hines, both in person and via Zoom. I have emailed Will Hines. Will is free with email and actually responds, even if it's just with a
I am returning from some time away this week. Going to San Juan, Puerto Rico. If everything goes as planned, I'll make it to my show tonight; if my plane is delayed, I won't. I said in a class recently that I was doing "too
The Harold is just like football, baseball, or any other team sport — no one player is more important than anyone else. Each player must share the responsibility. On an eight-man team, each player should do one-eighth of the work. If one person tries to lead a Harold, it is doomed
Short post this week. James Acaster is one of my favorite comics, and he recently talked to Mike Birbiglia, another of my favorites. The whole conversation was great, but I really loved what James had to say in this Instagram clip: View this post on Instagram A post shared by
I'm fortunate in my current situation to be able to take Improv classes online with Jim Woods at the World's Greatest Improv School. The class he's offered the most online is Scene Notes: Easy of Hard, which is one of the best classes I
When you're in rehab, part of the process is losing your personal freedoms. Even if you're in a great rehab with your own room, fantastic staff who are present and helpful, nice amenities like an amazing kitchen, and the ability to go outside whenever you want
"There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says 'Morning, boys. How’s the water?' And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of
"The Harold is not great for entertainment. But it IS good for community. It’s a common enemy. Or at least a common challenge. Improvisers love to try and crack it. It inspires them and makes them work hard." Via: New Teamsa good teams night equals a good
Yes, Also - Bonus Ep: Improv and Sobriety with Brendan MartinYes, Also – Bonus Ep: Improv and Sobriety with Brendan Martin It was great to share my journey with both Sobriety and Improv with Suzi. I believe, for many reasons, it’s important to recover out loud. I have shared this
